Does the RTX 4060 Ti experience a loud crash during basic operations on both Ubuntu and Windows 11?
Does the RTX 4060 Ti experience a loud crash during basic operations on both Ubuntu and Windows 11?
I recently purchased a RTX 4060 Ti but am facing problems with its proper functioning. Whenever I attempt to run even a basic game such as Planet Coaster, the GPU generates a loud noise, spins rapidly, and the whole system freezes. Sometimes the screen also becomes black. This problem happens on both Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS and Windows 11, suggesting it isn’t limited to one OS. Since I mainly use Ubuntu, I’m looking for solutions compatible with it. For more details, my build is custom-made, using an ASUS Prime motherboard, and all cables seem correctly connected; other components appear to be operational.
Welcome to the forums, new member!
I recently installed a brand-new RTX 4060 Ti.
Have you run DDU in Safe Mode (for Windows 11) to clear all GPU drivers—Intel, AMD, and Nvidia—to then install the newest driver from Nvidia's support site using an elevated command?
You didn’t mention the make, model, and age of your power supply unit.
For better understanding, my setup is custom-built, with an ASUS Prime motherboard.
When sharing a troubleshooting thread, it’s standard to provide full system specifications. Please list your build details as follows:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
RAM:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
Include the age of the PSU along with its make and model. Also, the current BIOS version for your motherboard.
Thank you for welcoming and reply!
I haven’t performed a GPU upgrade, I bought the components and built a pc from scratch.
I apologize the missing info, here it comes:
CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (16) @ 5.389GH
CPU cooler – AMD, it came as a package with the CPU
Motherboard – Asus Prime X670-P WI-FI
RAM – Kingston Fury Beast 64x2 GB KIT 5600Mhz DDR5
SSD/HDD - Kingston NV2 M.2 2000GB
GPU motherboard - AMD
GPU – MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti VENTUS 3X OC
PSU – Corsair RMe Series RM850e
Chassis - HYTE Y40 S-Tier Aesthetic Case Mid Tower
OS - Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS x86_64 (had the same problem on Windows 11)
Monitor – Samsung G5 Odyssey C34G55 34”
All components are bought on september 2023 and the motherboard BIOS version is 1654.
Video cards aren't really supposed to make loud noises, so it makes sense to investigate that first. Maybe the fan is damaged and its overheating. Or, if it is a high pitch squeal, it could be a voltage regulator of some sort.
Can you run it with case opened so you can locate where the sound is coming from ? There is also a spectrum app for android that would let you plot sound spectrum in real time - if there is a specific frequency peak it could be a clue.
It appears the loud noise originates from the fans and air friction, not from a squeal. When the fans reached full speed, the peak frequency was approximately 2.800 Hz (as indicated by the spectrum analyzer). You can observe the sound and understand what's happening when I begin a game:
The noise level is typical. The fans are running at maximum speed. Nvidia should have a control panel showing GPU temperature. Verify this before launching the app and observe its behavior during startup. If temperatures increase abruptly, look for a smaller GPU workload—perhaps by adjusting the compositor's window size to reduce GPU usage. If you notice peak temperatures under lighter load, it may indicate an issue with the thermal interface between the chip and heatsink.
I've begun using the app, GPU increased to 44% usage at 61°C. Very quick, I closed it and still, after a few minutes of typing, the fans are running high, temperature and usage remain consistent. The readings stay locked at 44% and 61°C.
I restarted "mission center," which behaves like Windows Task Manager, showing only one GPU—motherboards (AMD)—with GEFORCE not listed, and the device still operates at full capacity but unnoticed.
I also tried adjusting a window position; temperature stayed between 44-45°C with no spikes.
Thank you for your advice, what should I do next?
The "nvidia-smi" command displays information about the NVIDIA graphics card before it starts, during startup, and after it stops.